Conservation Summer Camp: Creating a Habitat for Turtles & Snakes

How the “Unhuggables” Support Conservation

Usually, we aren’t even aware of reptiles and when we are, their presence sometimes frightens or annoys us. By the end of this session, you will be smiling the next time you see a snake or turtle on your property because you’ll appreciate the important ecological rock star roles these creatures play.  Reptiles are especially crucial and important to study because they are in steep decline, yet do everything from eating harmful insects to providing a food source themselves. Learn what you can do to create a welcoming habitat for cold-blooded species. Connect with conservation experts, meet other inspiring Wisconsin women that share your love for the land and its inhabitants, and learn about NRCS resources to support your conservation goals.

:  Rebecca Christoffel, Co-Director of Turtles for Tomorrow and Founder of Snake Conservation SocietyExpert Speaker

:  Bethany Edmond Storm, Driftless TanneryWoman Landowner Citizen Scientist…